Assistant Operation & Maintenance Engineer (Perak)

Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 33,480 - 50,220; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is looking for a Solar PV O&M Technician based in Malaysia. The role involves managing maintenance schedules, conducting quality inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations for solar PV systems. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a diploma in Electrical Engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. The position requires good communication in both Bahasa Malaysia and English, and may involve outstation work and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Possess 2 years of experience as Solar PV O&M Technician or related.
• Extensive knowledge of solar PV and electrical systems.
• Good communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule for maintenance of solar PV systems.
• Conduct QA & QC inspections during project execution.
• Monitor system performance and produce performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment legislation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-oriented

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Manage schedule arrangements to attend any corrective, preventive, or predictive maintenance related to solar PV systems, initiate fault diagnosis and corrective actions according to Service Level Agreement.
2. Review daily work and routine maintenance progress by Technicians.
3. Review all the maintenance outcomes performed by Technicians and Contractors. Ensure that the countermeasures applied are in accordance with the standards, procedures and specifications allowed.
4. Conduct QA & QC inspections during project execution to ensure project quality meeting the standards.
5. Monitoring system performance by gathering relevant data and produce statistical performance reports.
6. Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment legislation.
7. Performing risk assessments and preparing Method of Statement according to the specific maintenance process.
8. Communicate effectively with authorities, engineering consultants, competent persons, contractors, vendors and clients during projects phase and service warranty period.
9. Maintain and control proper documentation and related records through the channels provided.
10. Supervise and monitor any works related to solar PV system performed by appointed Contractor.
11. Assist the Engineer in processing quotations, invoices, PO, WO, DO, and payment status to registered vendors.
12. Provide Inspection Report, Preventive Maintenance Report, and any product warranty claim report including inverter, PV module, data logger etc.
13. Provide daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually operating and performance reports on information about electricity production, efficiency, availability, maintenance performed, outages, results of inspections, manufacturer recommended services, replacements, control settings, or adjustments of equipment and protective devices.
14. Manage and maintain assigned company vehicle (If applicable).
15. Manage, maintain, and sustain spare parts and tools inventory.
16. Support and involve with O&M related works at rooftop projects as per instructed by Engineer.

Qualifications

1. Possess 2 years of working experience as Solar PV O&M Technician, or in an environment involving operation and controlling low voltage electrical equipment.
2. Extensive knowledge on electrical & solar PV theoretical understanding and troubleshooting skills.
3. Excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills.
4. Possess sufficient knowledge of the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Electricity Regulations 1994.
5. Possess Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
6. Certified Electrical Supervisor by Energy Commission (ST) is an added advantage.
7. Certified LV Chargeman is an added advantage.
8. Good in computer literate.
9. Customer oriented, independent, and good interpersonal skills.
10. Possess valid driving license D and GDL, and able to base in Penang and Kedah.
11. Good communication in both Bahasa Malaysia and English (verbally and written).
12. Physically and mentally strong and fit.
13. Able to work and respond on weekends and public holidays if required.
14. Able to work outstation to other regional sites if required.